| Downing | C M H | Colonel | Entered 1866; Colonel, 1899. Staff service: Chief Instructor School of Gunnery, 1897-99; Colonel on Staff for RA, Natal, 1899; Colonel on Staff for RA, South Africa, 1899-1900; Major General for RA, South Africa, March 1900. War service: Abyssinian Expedition 1867-68 (medal); Afghan War,'1878-79 (medal); Boer War, 1899-1900; Ladysmith; OC Corps Artillery; afterwards OC RA
Source: List of CMG recipients. Various sources | Royal Artillery |
